Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,969
Employers: 629

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.97Across 264 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.52Across 58 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 100%2,969 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (141), Chartwell (115), Aramark Canada (100).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Added 1 month ago
Cook-Men's Centre
Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, ON
$22.82 to $24.68 CAD / hour
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Cook 7-10:30m
Chartwell
St. Catharines, ON
Part-time
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents.…
Added 18 days ago
Cook - Casual
Maquise
Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 19 days ago
Cuisiniers / Cook - Cineplex Forum & VIP
Cineplex
Montreal, QC · CPX Forum Cinemas & VIP
Part-time
Added 18 days ago
Cook
Chartwell
Richmond Hill, ON
Part-time
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents.…
Added 19 days ago
Cook - Full Time
Boston Pizza
Brockville, ON
$17.6 CAD / hour
Full-time
Added 19 days ago
Cook Level I - Part Time
Optima Living
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
Added 19 days ago
Cook
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
St. John's, NL · Wiseman Centre
Part-time
Added 19 days ago
Cook
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
St. John's, NL · Wiseman Centre
Part-time
Added 18 days ago
Prep Cook - The Rec Room Square One
Cineplex
Mississauga, ON · Square One The Rec Room
Part-time
Cineplex Entertainment, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is currently recruiting for the position of Prep Cook – The Rec Room Square One, reporting to the Head Chef, Sous-Chef or Kitchen…
Added 19 days ago
Assistant Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Macklin, SK
Part-time
Added 19 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Kingston, ON
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Cook, Full Time
Havergal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 19 days ago
Casual cook
Extendicare
Red Deer, AB · LTC - Michener Hill NH (Michener Blvd.)
Part-time
This position reports to the Food Service Manager and primarily involves performing the duties outlined in the Cook Job Description. As a fill-in, the focus will be on cooking food…
Added 19 days ago
Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Fillmore, SK
Added 18 days ago
Line Cook - Magpie & Stump - Staff Housing Available
Banff Hospitality Collective
Banff, AB
Added 18 days ago
Cook
Chartwell
Thunder Bay, ON
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents.…
Added 18 days ago
Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Rockglen, SK
Added 24 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Fredericton, NB
Full-time
Added 24 days ago
cook
VanSuya Foods Corp.
Surrey, BC
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 24 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Halifax, NS
Full-time
Added 24 days ago
cook
Mary Brown's Chicken
Fort McMurray, AB
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 25 days ago
Cook Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 1 month ago
White Spot Line Cook - Breakfast Experience and Dayshift Availability
White Spot
Victoria, BC
$18.25 to $21.5 USD / hour
Full-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famou
Added 25 days ago
Cook - Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Edmonton, AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.

Dexterra Group

First Cook

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 30, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 31, 2026

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Original job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your Work Will Include

Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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Responsibilities

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality main meals according to standards and budgets. Duties include operating commercial kitchen equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of hospitality experience and a strong background in various kitchen areas including hot/cold kitchens and butchery. A FoodSafe Level I certification is required, and candidates must pass a mandatory WHMIS test.

Skills

Meal Preparation
Cooking Methods
Food Budgeting
FoodSafe Standards
Plating and Garnishing
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Menu Planning
Inventory Management
Sanitation
Butchery
Pastry and Bakery
Banqueting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Outlook
WHMIS

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits
Dental Benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

FoodSafe Level I
SafeCheck
HACCP
WHMIS
Hospitality
Commercial Kitchen
Food Safety
Inventory Control
Sysco
Menu Planning
Butchery
Banquets
Food Presentation
Sanitation

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